Dear Parents, Carers and Students,

Attendance on Monday 6^th July
In line with Department for Education (DfE) guidance prioritising full attendance and standard learning hours, the school will be open at the normal time on Monday following the England World Cup game.

Students are expected to arrive punctually for morning registration as usual, as the DfE maintains that major sporting events do not constitute an exceptional circumstance for absence or lateness.

Free School Meals and Pupil Premium
All parents/ carers have been sent a letter in relation to this via Arbor. Please read the letter carefully. Those at present in receipt of FSM have been sent an additional letter.

Townley PFA Second Hand Uniform Sale - Saturday 4^th July
Please see the attached flyer for full details of the second hand uniform sale which takes place in the school hall tomorrow, at 11am.  Only card payments will be accepted.

Festival Season – Keep it sensible, Keep it safe
With many events taking place over the summer, please see the attached poster for support and information on enjoying yourself and staying safe.  The heat, alcohol and drugs can impair your judgment so make safe choices and, most importantly, have fun!

Bexley Mental Health Support Team
The final MHST webinar of the term will take place on Wednesday 8^th July at 6pm.  The webinar will include strategies on managing challenging behaviour for parents of adolescents.  For more content information and the booking link, please see the attached flyer.

Metropolitan Police Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week
Talk to your neighbour — it all starts with a conversation!  Many situations linked to anti-social behaviour can be resolved early through understanding, communication, and mutual respect.  This Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week, they are encouraging communities across Bexley to look out for one another and work together to prevent issues from escalating. A simple conversation can make a big difference.

Stay informed and connected with your local policing team by signing up to ‘Met Engage’ for updates, advice and community alerts: https://www.metengage.co.uk/ - together, we can create stronger communities in Bexley.  For more information, visit www.bexley.gov.uk/asb

Kind regards,

Miss H Mitchem
Deputy Headteacher